Freedom doesn’t come from saying yes to everything—it comes from knowing what you’ll never say yes to.
There are some lines in life that we should never cross. Often times we don’t know what those lines are. We let others dictate those lines for us. Only when we have taken the time to go into the silent spaces of our hearts and discovered what our personal foundational values are, can we decide the lines that we will never cross. Once we know, and embrace our foundational values, decision-making becomes easy. We can say, “I can do this, but I won’t do this.” Some may say that making those decisions restrict freedoms. On the contrary, when we know, our foundational values and decisively know which line we will not cross, we are free. We are free from the influence of others. We are free from false values. We are free to live and explore the life we were destined to live. Take the time to discover your foundational values. Let them guide you.
💭 Points to Ponder:
- What silent truths live at the core of your being—and are you honoring them?
- Have you been letting others draw your lines for you? Why?
- When was the last time you made a tough decision that felt effortless because it aligned with your deepest values?
- Can you name three things you absolutely won’t do—no matter what?
- How would your life change if you let your values—not fear or influence—guide every decision?